Nfa A144 over Big Creek
FairFentress County, Tennessee · 1MI South of SR52 · Structure no. 250A1440001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A144 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A144 over Big Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A144 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Nfa A144 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A144 over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A144 over Big Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A144 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.